I have a washing machine and dryer. It’s not in my amenitie...
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I have a washing machine and dryer. It’s not in my amenities anymore. With that said, I do allow most of my guest to use wh...
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Hello to experienced hosts!
Looking for some constructive tips on how to improve my listing.
Thank you!
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@Claudia2797 The thing that stands out most about your listing is the stark, minimalist white and grey decor. This will have a lot of appeal to guests whose top priority is cleanliness - there's nowhere for a speck of dust or stray hair to hide. On the other hand, people who visit your location for its cozy village vibes might find the presentation a bit too frigid (a potential problem spot in winter, when everything outside is also grey and white). Families with children could be your worst possible guests, as they're the sworn enemies of bare white walls.
I see two possible strategies there. On the one hand, you can lean harder into the niche, foreground the boutique aspect of the design, and emphasize its contrast with the leafy environs. Maybe even invest in a striking artwork to maximize the impact of the negative space in those gallery walls.
Or, to split the difference and broaden the appeal, you could let some splashes of color and vitality flow into the space. Some warm lighting, textured fabrics, quirky card/board games, and a gourmet welcome basket can all go a long way to keep guests impressed by your thoughtful hospitality between check-in and checkout. Not everyone loves the personal touch, but there's a reason some choose Airbnb even when they can afford a luxury hotel.
The URL of your listings is just:
https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/51604380
Nice listing, only 1 small remark:
- sleeping arrangements show only 1 bedroom instead of 3 (in the listing).
@Claudia2797 The thing that stands out most about your listing is the stark, minimalist white and grey decor. This will have a lot of appeal to guests whose top priority is cleanliness - there's nowhere for a speck of dust or stray hair to hide. On the other hand, people who visit your location for its cozy village vibes might find the presentation a bit too frigid (a potential problem spot in winter, when everything outside is also grey and white). Families with children could be your worst possible guests, as they're the sworn enemies of bare white walls.
I see two possible strategies there. On the one hand, you can lean harder into the niche, foreground the boutique aspect of the design, and emphasize its contrast with the leafy environs. Maybe even invest in a striking artwork to maximize the impact of the negative space in those gallery walls.
Or, to split the difference and broaden the appeal, you could let some splashes of color and vitality flow into the space. Some warm lighting, textured fabrics, quirky card/board games, and a gourmet welcome basket can all go a long way to keep guests impressed by your thoughtful hospitality between check-in and checkout. Not everyone loves the personal touch, but there's a reason some choose Airbnb even when they can afford a luxury hotel.
@Claudia2797 I also find the decor quite cold, although I imagine that would appeal to some people, it just seems at odds with the "Cozy 1920's village cottage" description. And the description is also quite stark and cold- it reads like a brief real estate ad, rather than painting a picture of guests settling in for a nice holiday.
The lack of window treatments in 2 of the bedrooms would keep me from booking- no feeling of privacy, and the light would glare in in the morning, waking me up.